CN108449519A - The network equipment and its method - Google Patents

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CN108449519A
CN108449519A CN201810150424.4A CN201810150424A CN108449519A CN 108449519 A CN108449519 A CN 108449519A CN 201810150424 A CN201810150424 A CN 201810150424A CN 108449519 A CN108449519 A CN 108449519A
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Abstract

The present invention provides the network equipment and its method.The network equipment includes：Memory, store instruction；And processor, it is able to carry out instruction, described instruction makes the network equipment receive the input of data, the data include for using the setting value needed for the network equipment in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment, pattern for the grid network by the identification information identification previously specified to be added is activated by using wireless communication function, and input data is distributed to the network equipment in addition to own net equipment via grid network.

Description

The network equipment and its method
Technical field
The present invention relates to the technologies for using wireless communication technique to be managed the network equipment (such as information processing unit).
Background technology
Traditionally, when client buys and newly introduces the network equipment (for example, image processing apparatus, network camera or number Medical Devices) when, it needs into the initial installation operation according to environment for being about to carry out in the operating environment of client.For example, because Not yet to carry out customization or the activation and for the network settings and client with image processing apparatus of software (firmware etc.) The setting of the distinctive corresponding setting value of attribute information, so needing to carry out the setting according to operating environment.
It carries out above-mentioned installation operation and needs many time and efforts.It thus provides a kind of applying installation operation institute automatically The method of the data needed.In the method, it includes software (firmware etc.) and setting value to prepare in advance needed for installation operation Data (hereinafter referred to as " installation data "), and ready data are imported into net together with operation instruction information Network equipment.Aforesaid operations are from installation operator at customer rs site or for the installation before delivering to customer rs site It is carried out at the region of operation.
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2016-110339 bulletins discuss a kind of technology, wherein operator via user rs environment local Net or universal serial bus (USB) memory, the image processing apparatus into the user rs environment import installation data.
About the installation operation using USB storage described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2016-110339 bulletins, because each Carry out importing the operation of installation data at the network equipment, so if to install a large amount of network equipment, initial network setting It will need a large amount of time and efforts.In addition, in the case where multiple operators are carried out at the same time installation operation, storage visitor will be prepared Multiple USB storages of the personal information at family, therefore needed to be improved in terms of cost or safety.
In addition, the local network using user rs environment described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2016-110339 bulletins to be carried out Installation operation in the case of, it is necessary to be directed to the network equipment to be mounted in advance and at least carry out the initial setting up of network, for example, mutually The distribution of the address networking protocol (IP).However, if to install a large amount of network equipment, the initial setting up of network needs largely Time and efforts.In addition, in the case of carrying out installation operation in user rs environment, exists due to the demand of client and lead to visitor The case where local network of family environment is consequently not used for installation operation.For example, since security reason may be forbidden and internet Connection, or in order to prevent the increase of communication load and be forbidden to use Intranet.
Invention content
According to an aspect of the present invention, a kind of network equipment includes：Memory, store instruction；And processor, energy It enough executes instruction, described instruction makes the network equipment receive the input of data, and the data include for setting being disposed with network Using the setting value needed for the network equipment in standby environment, it is used to be added by previously referring to activate by using wireless communication function The pattern of the grid network (mesh network) of fixed identification information identification, and distribute input data via grid network To the network equipment in addition to own net equipment.
According to the description of exemplary embodiment, other features of the invention will be apparent with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Fig. 1 is the exemplary figure for the system construction for showing to assume in the present invention.
Fig. 2 is the exemplary block diagram for the hardware construction for showing image processing apparatus.
Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B are the exemplary block diagrams for the software construction for showing image processing apparatus.
Fig. 4 is the figure for the data area for showing extender.
Fig. 5 be show include the data structure of the installation data of universal serial bus (USB) memory exemplary figure.
Fig. 6 is the exemplary figure for showing the script for installation.
Fig. 7 is to show to install the flow chart entirely handled for supporting function automatically.
Fig. 8 is the flow chart for the details for showing mesh model start to process.
Fig. 9 A and Fig. 9 B are the flow charts for the details for showing installation process.
Figure 10 is to show that mesh model cancels the flow chart of processing.
Figure 11 A and Figure 11 B are the exemplary figures for showing the picture for inputting mesh model sign on from mobile terminal.
Figure 12 is the exemplary figure for showing to check picture according to the installation condition of the first exemplary embodiment.
Figure 13 A and Figure 13 B are the pictures for cancelling instruction for inputting mesh model shown according to the second exemplary embodiment The exemplary figure in face.
Figure 14 is the exemplary figure for showing to check picture according to the installation condition of third exemplary embodiment.
Figure 15 is the flow chart for the abnormal processing for showing the determination installation condition according to third exemplary embodiment.
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Hereinafter, exemplary embodiment of the present invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The first exemplary embodiment is described below.Fig. 1 be show it is assuming in the present invention, in user rs environment to net Network equipment carries out the exemplary figure of the system construction of installation operation.
In fig. 1 it is shown that example of the image processing apparatus 101 of such as printer or duplicator as the network equipment. In addition, the present exemplary embodiment can be applied to following equipment, which includes for realizing following radio network functions and to extremely Include the hardware of the import feature of the setting data of network settings less.More specifically, the equipment can be such as router, be used as The networking peripheral of network camera, digital medical equipment, digital home appliance or three-dimensional (3D) printer of supervision camera etc. Equipment.
Network 100 shown in Fig. 1 is the wireless network that distinctive following processes are established according to the present exemplary embodiment.More Specifically, network 100 is the wireless network that arbitrary image processing apparatus 101 is connected to each other, also, as an example, can be with Provide such as grid network for meeting wireless communication standard (i.e. Institute of Electrical and Electric Engineers (IEEE) 802.15.4 standards) Network.Network 100 has the backbone network with such as wired or wireless LAN (LAN) previously provided in user rs environment Different network systems.Data communication between image processing apparatus 101 can be executed via network 100.
Image processing apparatus 101 includes the interface for connecting portable memory apparatus 102.In the present exemplary embodiment In, using universal serial bus (USB) interface, although portable memory apparatus can be connected using any kind of interface 102.By the way that portable memory apparatus 102 is connected to interface, data can be read from portable memory apparatus 102 or to portable Data are written in formula storage device 102.
In the present example embodiment, other using realization USB mass storage classes for portable memory apparatus 102 USB storage 204, although any kind of storage device can be used, as long as storage device can be easily from serving as host The network equipment dismounting.In addition, in the present example embodiment, portable memory apparatus 102 includes such as network settings Setting value or various operating parameters installation data and software (firmware etc.).In addition, in portable memory apparatus 102 On the module of subscriber identity module (SIM) for mobile communication that can be communicated with external equipment etc. can be installed, Allow to obtain installation data as desired by being communicated with external equipment.Offer with installation data can be provided The Virtual Private Network (VPN) of safety is established to realize communication in source.
In Fig. 1, though it is assumed that carrying out installation operation in user rs environment, but can be other than user rs environment The installation operation via network 100 is realized in environment.
Fig. 2 is the exemplary block diagram for the construction for showing image processing apparatus 101 according to the present exemplary embodiment.
Image processing apparatus 101 is deposited including control unit 200, operating unit 201, scanner 202, printer 203 and USB Reservoir 204.USB storage 204 is that the outside for storing data synonymous with portable memory apparatus 102 shown in FIG. 1 is deposited Store up equipment.In addition, USB storage 204 can be attached to USB host interface (I/F) 215 and can be from USB host interface (I/F) 215 Dismounting.
As with 201 relevant processing unit of operating unit, control unit 200 include central processing unit (CPU) 210, Random access memory (RAM) 211, operating unit I/F 212, network I/F-1 213, network I/F-2 214 and usb host I/F 215.Control unit 200 further includes read-only memory (ROM) 216, hard disk drive (HDD) 217, graphical bus I/F 218 and system bus 219.For realizing the present exemplary embodiment that can perform by CPU 210 following peculiar processing it is specific Program is stored in HDD 217 or ROM 216.
In addition, control unit 200 include as with the graphical bus 220 of printing and the related processing unit of scan operation, Equipment I/F 221, scanner image processing unit 222, printer image processing unit 223.Scanner 202 and scanner image Processing unit 222 can be arranged as needed.In addition, USB storage 204 is also according to needing to be attached to control unit 200 simultaneously It is dismantled from control unit 200.
CPU 210 is the controller for controlling entire control unit 200.RAM 211 be for temporarily storing image data or The memory of processing needed for operating software.
Operating unit I/F 212 is used as the interface relative to operating unit 201, and will be shown on operating unit 201 The image data shown is output to operating unit 201.In addition, operating unit I/F 212 will be inputted by user via operating unit 201 Information be sent to CPU 210.
For example, network I/F-1 213 is used to be connected to the backbone network of such as LAN (LAN), and as The network of print job or various communication datas is sent at customer rs site.Network I/F-1 213 is used for when this exemplary reality of completion Apply example using installation data installation operation when available network communication.In addition, any wired or wireless network can connect It is connected to network I/F-1 213.
Network I/F-2 214 is connected to the network 100 for grid network, and via network 100 by radio communication with Outer equipment exchange information.For example, meeting the wireless of the wireless communication standard for being known as Bluetooth (bluetooth) (registered trademark) Communication can correspond to this.In addition, for example, external equipment can be at image other than images themselves processing unit 101 Manage device 101.
Usb host I/F 215 reads the data being stored in USB storage 204, and will be stored in USB storage 204 Data be sent to CPU 210.In addition, usb host I/F 215 outputs data to USB storage 204 or is connected at image Manage other External memory equipments of device 101.In addition, multiple USB devices including USB storage 204 may be coupled to USB master Machine I/F 215.ROM 216 is used as guiding ROM, and the bootstrap of system is stored in wherein.HDD 217 is storage system The External memory equipment of software, image data and setting information.
Graphical bus I/F 218 is connection system bus 219 and graphical bus 220 to execute the bus bridge of data conversion. System bus 219 is used as constituting the common data switching path of the various components of control unit 200.Graphical bus 220 is by outer It encloses component interconnection (PCI) bus or meets the path that the bus for 1394 standards of IEEE that high speed sends image data is constituted.
It is single that equipment I/F 221 will be connected to control as the scanner 202 of image input/output device or printer 203 Member 200, and execute the synchronous/asynchronous conversion of image data.Scanner image processing unit 222 executes school to input picture Just, it handles and edits.Printer image processing unit 223 executes printing out image data according to the performance of printer 203 Correction or the conversion of its resolution ratio.
In addition, hardware construction shown in Figure 2 is only example, and its composition member can be increased or decreased as needed Part.For example, in fig. 2, although construction includes two network interfaces, network interface can be wired to make with more than two Communication and wireless communication separate.Furthermore, it is possible to which more than one usb host I/F is arranged.
In addition, about the network equipment other than image processing apparatus 101, for example, realizing for the network equipment The distinctive hardware of function (for example, camera or particular sensor) replaces the constituent element for being connected to graphical bus 220.
Fig. 3 A are to show that the module (service) by the CPU 210 of image processing apparatus 101 software realizations executed constructs Exemplary figure.
It will description Fig. 3 A.Basic program 301 and extender execute platform 302 and are operated in operating system (OS) 300.Base This program 301 is the control of the function of the printing being included in originally in image processing apparatus 101, fax and scanning function etc. Program.It is the execution platform for the extender to 101 addition function of image processing apparatus that extender, which executes platform 302,.
Firmware update service 303, option activation service 304 and setting management service 305 operate on basic program 301. In addition, extender system service 306 and extender 307 are executed in extender and are operated on platform 302.
Firmware update service 303 is to provide the service of the various functions for updating firmware.For example, firmware update service The specified firmware of 303 references simultaneously determines the need for updating the firmware.In addition, firmware update service 303 is relative to basic program 301 or via basic program 301 update image processing apparatus 101 firmware.Option activation service 304 is embedding in advance for activating Enter the program (hereinafter also referred to " embedded option program ") of the option in basic program 301.Option activation service 304 It identifies and activates by the specified option of the option license file indicated.It includes all that setting management service 305, which is for managing, Such as the program of the setting information of the various setting values of the operating parameter of network settings and printer or facsimile machine.For example, if referring to The file including one or more settings or multiple setting informations is determined, then management service 305 is set and provides rewriting basic journey The function of the setting information of sequence 301.
Extender system service 306 is the utility program library provided for the usually useful system of extender 307.It is logical The function from 307 calling extension program system service 306 of extender is crossed, time and the essence of exploitation extender can be saved Power.Extender 307 only can execute platform 302 or each service 303 to 306 to access image procossing dress via extender Set 101 modules, such as other extenders 307.In addition, the extender 307 with user interface (UI) can be Icon is shown on the main menu (not shown) being shown on the operating unit 201 of image processing apparatus 101.
In addition, the software construction in Fig. 3 A only shows essential part, and image processing apparatus 101 can be according to realization ring Border is serviced with other.Further, since the limitation in setting, image processing apparatus 101 need not include unwanted service.
Fig. 3 B be the automatic installation that shows to operate in image processing apparatus 101 support function 350 (hereinafter referred to as " support function ") functional configuration exemplary figure.Support that function 350 is to execute present exemplary embodiment spy by CPU 210 Some programs and the function of realizing.The specific program is provided as basic program 301 or extender 307 in Fig. 3 A Program.
Needed for including by the installation data obtained from USB storage 204 with supporting function 350 automatic (or semi-automatic) Data application is to image processing apparatus 101.Function 350 is supported to be held including UI control units 351, MMU memory management unit 352, processing Row unit 353, script administrative unit 354 and results management unit 355.
UI control units 351 are provided a user via operating unit 201 for operating the UI for supporting function 350, and are received User's operation.MMU memory management unit 352 reads and writees the data being stored in USB storage 204.In addition, storage management list Member 352 detects the attachment state of USB storage 204 or the variation of disassembly status.
Processing execution unit 353 cooperate with UI control units 351, MMU memory management unit 352 and script administrative unit 354 with Execute installation process.In addition, above-mentioned firmware update service 303, option activation service is suitably used in processing execution unit 353 304, management service 305 and extender system service 306 are set software is set or active according to installation data reflection to realize.
Script administrative unit 354 analyzes MMU memory management unit 352 is obtained from USB storage 204 or processing and executes list The operation instruction information (script) that member 353 is obtained via network I/F-2 214.In addition, determine will be by for script administrative unit 354 The processing and processing sequence that execution unit 353 executes are managed, and for the processing to be executed instruction processing execution unit 353.
Results management unit 355 manages the result of the installation process executed by processing execution unit 353.Results management unit The installation condition of 355 management image processing apparatus 101, the i.e. installation process of image processing apparatus 101 are to complete to be in hold In row or whether installation data is not yet distributed.In addition, according to the instruction from processing execution unit 353, results management list Inquiry of the member 355 via network I/F-2 214 to the external result or response external equipment for sending installation process to installation condition It asks.In addition, when results management unit 355 receives the notice of result from external device (ED), the reading of results management unit 355 is connect Received result is reflected in the data thus managed by the notice received, and is connect for the execution of other external device (ED)s Receive the transmission process of result.In addition, even if processing execution unit 353 is carrying out installation process, results management unit 355 is also It is operable, and it is possible thereby to relay the communication between multiple external device (ED)s.
Fig. 4 is the exemplary figure for the data area for showing extender 307.The data area of extender 307 is assigned It is uniquely managed to HDD 217, and by extender 307.Data folder 400 is for storing each of extender 307 The file of kind setting information.When extender 307 is mounted, data folder 400 executes platform 302 by extender and creates It builds.Configuration folder 401, log folder 403 and data folder 405 are present in data folder 400.
Config.txt files 402 are stored in configuration folder 401.Config.txt files 402 are perpetuity extensions Program 307 operates required information (for example, being used to determine setting for such as flag information of the functions or operations of extender 307 Set value) file.Log.txt files 404 are stored in log folder 403.Log.txt files 404 are perpetuities by extending The file of the record for the processing that program 307 executes.Data1.dat files 406 and data2.dat files 407 are stored in data In file 405.Data1.dat files 406 and data2.dat files 407 are the information handled by extender 307, the letter Breath indicates at least part of replicated installation data or the data as processing target.In addition, data1.dat files 406 Further include the progress control file installed automatically with data2.dat files 407.
Fig. 5 be show include the installation data being stored in USB storage 204 used by support function 350 data Structure exemplary figure.
Firmware file folder 501, app (application) file 503, embeddedFunc files 506 and devConfig files Folder 508 is present in root folder 500.In addition, log folder 511 and script.xml files 513 exist in root file In folder 500.Firmware file folder 501 is for storing the file for being directed to the network equipment and wanting newer firmware.In Figure 5, solid There are firm_typeA_101.zip files 502 in part file 501, the firmware in firm_typeA_101.zip files 502 Group is archived with zip formats.In addition, though representation of file of the firmware group by the zip formats in Fig. 5, but exemplary embodiment File without being limited thereto and required can be disposed under firmware file folder 501.Furthermore, it is possible to arrange multiple zip formats Firmware file.
App files 503 be for be stored in installation process will be mounted extender in the network device and The file of license file needed for extender is installed.In Figure 5, extender appX_102.jar 504 and license file AppX_102.lic.xml 505 is present in application file folder 503.Here, although license file is by extensible markup language (XML) it indicates, but license file can be indicated with text formatting.EmbeddedFunc files 506 are used for for storing Activate the file of the license file of the embedded option program of the network equipment.In Figure 5, in embeddedFunc files There are license file embeddedFunc_lic.xml 507 in 506.
DevConfig files 508 are the files for storing setting Value Data, and group is woven in the setting Value Data Multiple setting values to the network equipment are set.In Figure 5, the setting value file " devConfig_ achieved with zip formats Common.zip 509 " (hereinafter, being referred to as " public setting value file 509 ") is present in devConfig files 508 In.DevConfig_individual.zip 510 (hereinafter referred to as " individual setting value file 510 ") is existed in In devConfig files 508.Applied to the setting value of individual networks equipment, for example, device name, installation website or interconnection The individual networks setting of the address fidonetFido (IP) is stored in individual setting value file 510.It is being jointly used in multiple images The user rs environment of processing unit 101 or import model installation environment it is various under the conditions of unified setting (for example, sleeping time Be arranged) setting value, be stored in public setting value file 509.For example, being arranged in public setting value file 509 and individual Value file 510 includes the file of one or more XML formats, is arranged there is defined setting project and about setting option purpose Value.
Log folder 511 is the text for storing the implementing result (hereinafter referred to as " daily record ") for supporting function 350 The file of part.In Figure 5, although log.txt 512 is stored in log folder 511, function is supported executing Log folder 511 and log.txt 512 are not present before 350.Support function 350 first during executing support function 350 Or create log folder 403 and log.txt 404 later, and by replication log file 403 and log.txt 404 come Create log folder 511 and log.txt 512.
Script.xml 513 (hereinafter referred to as " script 513 ") is installation content of the instruction for executing installation process automatically Or the instruction of processing sequence.Script 513 is described in detail below with reference to Fig. 6.In Figure 5, although only describing a script 513, but exemplary embodiment be not limited to it is above, and script 513 can be divided into common script and be used alone Script.Although script 513 is the file for defining installation process and the sequence using data, script file 513 can be based on Existence or non-existence come determine support function 350 whether can perform.In other words, script 513, which may be used as instruction, makes USB storage 204 is the identifier of the USB storage of the support function 350 for the present exemplary embodiment.
In addition, the structure in Fig. 5 is only example, and the structure may include arbitrary file and file.For example, Public installation data can be by a folder management, and the installation data being used alone can be by alternative document clip management. In addition, the file about description installation data, can provide more than one file, or need not be provided file as needed.
Fig. 6 is the exemplary figure for showing the script 513 for installation process, which describes for supporting function 350 Installation process to reflect setting value that installation data includes automatically on the network equipment (that is, image processing apparatus 101).
Script 513 is obtained by the MMU memory management unit 352 or processing execution unit 353 of support function 350, and by script pipe Unit 354 is managed to analyze.According to the description for the script 513 analyzed by script administrative unit 354, processing execution unit 353 executes all The processing of software or application setting value is such as installed.The script 513 for installation process described in the present example embodiment with XML is described, and is made of equipment identification division 600 and processing description section 601.In addition, though script 513 is indicated by XML, But script 513 can be write by shell scripts rather than XML.
Equipment identification division 600 describes for identification as the object identifier D111 of the network equipment of installation targets, and And by label "<deviceId>" composition.Because the image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets must be identified individually, The sequence number of the network equipment is used for identification information.
The processing group needed for installation operation is described in handling description section 601.It includes firmware to handle description section 601 Update process part 602, extender installation process part 603 and extender start to process part 604.Handle description section 601 further include embedded option activation process part 605, public setting data import process part 606 and data are arranged in individual Import process part 607.The label of description processing includes sequential attribute, and in the present example embodiment, is belonged to according to sequence The value of property determines processing sequence.
The description of firmware update process part 602 updates the processing of firmware via firmware update service 303.Firmware update processing Part 602 is by describing label<updateFirmwareCommand>Carry out definition process.More specifically, being stored in USB storage File in 204 is by label<relativeDirPath>With<fileName>It is specified.In label<relativeDirPath>In It describes from the root folder 500 of USB storage 204 to the relative path of firmware to be used.Firmware file to be used by Label<fileName>It is specified.In figure 6, the firmware achieved with zip formats is specified.
The processing of extender is specified in the description installation of extender installation process part 603, and is handled by label< installApplicationCommand>Definition.Extender installation process part 603 is by label<relativeDirPath> With<appFileName>Composition.Pass through label<relativeDirPath>To describe the root folder from USB storage 204 500 arrive the relative path of the entity of the extender as installation targets.The entity of extender as installation targets is by marking Label<appFileName>It is specified.In figure 6, the extender of Jar file formats is specified.In addition, the format of extender is not It is limited to Jar file formats.In addition, passing through label<licRelativeDirPath>With<licFileName>To specify about work For the license of the extender of installation targets.Pass through label<licRelativeDirPath>Root from USB storage 204 is described Relative path of the file 500 to the license file of extender.The entity of the license of extender is by label< licFileName>It is specified.In figure 6, the license file of XML format is specified.However, the file format of license file is unlimited In this, and license file can be text formatting.
In extender start to process part 604, pass through label<startApplicationCommand>Description come Definition process, and by label<appId>The specified extender as beginning target.Pass through label<appId>It is specified to expand Exhibition program unique identification is to start the mark (ID) of target.
In option activates process part 605, activate the processing of embedded option program by label< activateOptionCommand>Description definition.Option activates process part 605 is specified will be by label< relativeDirPath>With<fileName>The embedded option program of activation.In label<relativeDirPath>On retouch It has stated from the root folder 500 of USB storage 204 to the relative path of the license file for embedded option program.For Activate the entity of the license of embedded option program in label<fileName>In specify.In figure 6, although specifying XML lattice The license file of formula, but the file format of license file is without being limited thereto.In addition, the description of installation process is in image procossing Do not installed in advance in device 101 or the embedded option program that is not activated for be unnecessary.
Public setting data import process part 606 and individual setting data import process part 607 and (hereinafter referred to as handle Part 606 and 607) in each pass through label<importDeviceConfigCommand>Description carry out definition process.Processing Part 606 and 607 is specified will be by label<relativeDirPath>With<fileName>The setting data of importing.Pass through label< relariveDirPath>It describes from the root folder 500 of USB storage 204 to the entity as the setting data for importing target Relative path.Entity as the setting data for importing target is by label<fileName>It is specified.
In addition, the description for the script 513 of installation process shown in the present exemplary embodiment is not intended to be limited to image Processing needed for the installation of processing unit 101.Processing can be repeated, increase or decrease, or can execute it as needed He is handled.For example, if firmware updates in two steps, firmware update processing twice can be executed.In addition, if needing to swash again It is living, then it can be added to reactivate the definition of processing.In addition, in the script 513 of Fig. 6, although want execution script and Target image processing unit 101 is uniquely specified by equipment identification division 600, but constructs without being limited thereto, target image processing Device 101 can be specified by the type of image processing apparatus.Furthermore, it is possible to describe such as installation for allowing to specify script The information of website etc. so that allow operator to choose whether perform script before image processing apparatus 101 starts installation process.
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Here, by the operation of the new method initially installed for carrying out the network equipment in description according to the present exemplary embodiment Flow.First, the prerequisite as the initial installation operation for carrying out image processing apparatus 101, operator will be applied to make Installation data for the image processing apparatus 101 of installation targets is stored in USB storage 204.The USB of mobile communication is supported to deposit The data that source are provided obtain of the storage of reservoir 204 via its communication network and from installation data.
Then, operator carries out following installation behaviour in installation environment (being in the example of fig. 1 the environment of customer rs site) Make.
As operation 1, image processing apparatus 101 is arranged at the position of client's request by operator.In this operation, it removes Simply except placement of images processing unit 101, operator also according to need to connect such as reorganizer, sheet feeding equipment or The optional hardware of authenticating device.
It is powered to image processing apparatus 101, and grasp as operation 2 when the arrangement of image processing apparatus 101 is completed Author activates the operation mode for carrying out installation operation.Here, the operation mode for carrying out installation operation includes for building Pattern (mesh model) vertical or that the grid network for meeting above-mentioned wireless communication standard (IEEE 802.15.4) is added.In addition, The application of installation data is executed or operated under the pattern.Being executed to all image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets should Activation is handled.Here, operator can input activation instruction via the operating unit 201 of image processing apparatus 101 or by close Field radio communication (NFC) inputs activation instruction via the mobile terminal that operator possesses, to activate mesh model.It below will ginseng The example of input picture using the mobile terminal of NFC is described according to Figure 11 A.
As operation 3, when the arrangement of one or more image processing apparatus 101 is completed, operator installs storage The USB storage 204 of data is connected to any one of image processing apparatus 101 of arrangement.The branch of image processing apparatus 101 Function 350 is held by using in USB storage 204 connected to it, Fig. 5 and installation data shown in fig. 6 is stored in open Begin to execute installation process.In the case where supporting function 350 to be implemented as extender 307, support that the program of function 350 is pacified In the image processing apparatus 101 being connect with USB storage 204.It is described in detail by support function 350 hereinafter with reference to Fig. 7 The installation process of execution.
As operation 4, if there is the remaining image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets, then by USB storage 204 operators for being connected to specific image processing unit 101 continue the placement operations described in aforesaid operations 2.It is grasping The attended operation for making the USB storage 204 described in 3 need not be enterprising in the residual image processing unit 101 as installation targets Row.
As operation 5, operator completes the arrangement of all image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets, selects image Any one of processing unit 101, and wait for all image processing apparatus near selected image processing apparatus 101 101 installation process is completed.In the present example embodiment, it is assumed that operator returns to the image being connect with USB storage 204 Near processing unit 101 and wait for.In waiting time, provided on the display panel of selected image processing apparatus 101 The picture (describing in fig. 12 below) of installation condition for checking the image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets.
As operation 6, when operator can be confirmed that the installation process of all image processing apparatus 101 is completed, operator USB storage 204 is dismantled from image processing apparatus 101 and completes entire installation operation.
The installation operation carried out in the customer rs site as place of delivery by operator is described above.By upper Installation operation is stated, all image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets can be connected to such as via network I/F-1 213 The backbone network of LAN etc., this is because individual setting value file described below is reflected in above-mentioned installation operation.
Hereinafter, it will be described in the processing according to the aforesaid operations 2,3 and 5 executed by the installation targets network equipment.
As the peculiar control of the present exemplary embodiment, the installation targets network equipment starts mesh model and establishes use respectively In the group (hereinafter referred to as " grid group ") for sharing installation data with these installation targets network equipments.
In addition, the network equipment (image processing apparatus 101) being connect with USB storage 204 in aforesaid operations 3 is designated For the leader device (hereinafter referred to as " leader (leader) ") for distribution and installation data.In the example of fig. 1, image procossing Device 101a is leader.In addition, wait for via any one of the grid group network equipment receive installation data, not with USB The network equipment that memory 204 connects, is designated as member device (hereinafter referred to as " member (member) ").In addition, in order to Load distribution or parallel work-flow are executed, installation data will be controlled to the network equipment in the member of the distribution of other network equipments It is appointed as secondary leader device 101b (hereinafter referred to as " pair leader ").In the example of fig. 1, image processing apparatus 101b is secondary neck It leads.
In addition, in the case where multiple USB storages 204 are connected to multiple network equipments, become the network equipment of leader It is operated first as leader, and the network equipment being connect with USB storage 204 from grid group later (that is, ought examine When measuring leader) it is operated as secondary leader.In addition, completing to install as the installation data received via grid network is used The member of processing and the network equipment operated can be used as secondary leader operate.In each grid group that can be described below Pre-set the quantity of the secondary leader in grid group.In other words, in the present example embodiment, by setting the quantity of pair leader It is set to " 0 ", installation data can only be distributed by leader.More specifically, in following exemplary embodiments, if in grid group Middle to there is the network equipment for not yet applying installation data (that is, installation process does not complete also), then optional member is grasped as secondary leader Make, with distribution and installation data.
Here, 1A and Figure 11 B referring to Fig.1 are described to be provided via mobile terminal by operator in aforesaid operations 2 Mesh model sign on.NFC may be used to provide the sign on from mobile terminal.
Figure 11 A and Figure 11 B are the examples of the picture provided by the application executed on mobile terminal 1100, by mobile whole Mesh model sign on is supplied to image processing apparatus 101 by end 1100.The application can manage the service of installation data The web applications that offer source is possessed.Figure 11 A show that the instruction shown before providing mesh model sign on creates picture Face, and Figure 11 B show the result notice picture shown after providing mesh model sign on.
Each picture in Figure 11 A and Figure 11 B is by message display portion 1101, grid group ID display portions 1102, installation Website importation 1103 and equipment Serial Number display portion 1104 form.
The message of the information for notifying operator to start about mesh model is shown on message display portion 1101. In example shown in Figure 11 A, instruction operator is shown on message display portion 1101 and is checked in grid group ID display portions The value that is shown on 1102 simultaneously touches mobile terminal 1100 or makes mobile terminal 1100 closer to target image processing unit 101 Message.
Grid group ID for establishing grid network between image processing apparatus 101 is displayed on grid group ID display units Divide on 1102.Grid group ID is a kind of attribute information of network for identification, and defined by IEEE 802.15.4 standards " PAN ID " can be used for grid group ID.In the present example embodiment, grid group ID is used as so that being used as installation process Multiple network equipments of target can belong to consolidated network group with by single operation flow come the groups of identifier of shape.If net Lattice group ID is identical, then can establish a group in a mesh network, and can share installation data in this set.
Furthermore it is possible to initial input fixed value is as the value shown in grid group ID display portions 1102, or can be with Value is automatically generated as desired by using mobile terminal 1100.In addition, value can be inputted by user.In addition, in grid group ID The value shown in display portion 1102 can be with perpetuity in mobile terminal 1100, to execute peace to same group in grid network Dress processing.
The value of installation website for identification can be input to installation website importation 1103 by operator.The input is not It is necessary.Be input to the value of installation website importation 1103 according to mesh model start be applied to image processing apparatus 101。
As shown in Figure 11 B, having begun the sequence number of the image processing apparatus 101 of mesh model, to be displayed on sequence number aobvious Show on part 1104.For example, when operator provides grid mould by making mobile terminal 1100 closer to image processing apparatus 101 The value obtained from image processing apparatus 101 when formula sign on is displayed in sequence number display portion 1104.
Fig. 7 is to show the flow chart entirely handled related with installation support function 350.The processing is by being used as installation mesh The CPU 210 of the target network equipment (image processing apparatus 101) executes program related with function 350 is supported to realize.
Image processing apparatus 101 activate support function 350 after, by operator input mesh model sign on or The triggering that is connected to that person carries out USB storage 204 carrys out start to process.
In step S700, processing execution unit 353 determines whether the image processing apparatus 101 for having begun processing is current It is carrying out installation process.For example, processing execution unit 353 can depositing based on the schedule file created during installation process Or be not present and determine whether processing is being performed, or can be based on the ON/OFF of the mark by memory inside management State come determine processing whether be performed.If being carrying out installation process (being "Yes" in step S700), knot is handled Beam, and continue the installation process being carrying out.If not being carrying out installation process (being "No" in step S700), handle Proceed to step S701.
In step s 701, processing execution unit 353 determines whether from network I/F-2 214 or MMU memory management unit 352 Receive data.Processing execution unit 353 also determines that the data received are mesh model sign on or installation data.Such as The fruit processing determination of execution unit 353 receives mesh model sign on (being "No" in step S701), then processing proceeds to step Rapid S702.If the processing determination of execution unit 353 receives installation data (being "Yes" in step S701), processing proceeds to step Rapid S704.Installation data is received via USB storage 204 or network I/F-2 214.
In step S702, the processing for starting mesh model is executed and (is described referring to Fig. 8) by support function 350.
In step S703, processing execution unit 353 waits for the input of installation data.In this step, processing executes list Member 353 waits for operator to connect USB storage 204, has either waited for the leader 101a of installation process or secondary leader 101b distribution and installation data.
In step S704, processing execution unit 353 determines whether own device has started mesh model.If itself is filled It sets and has started mesh model (being "Yes" in step S704), then processing proceeds to step S709.If own device not yet starts Mesh model (being "No" in step S704), then processing proceeds to step S705.In the case where processing proceeds to step S705, Assuming that connecting USB storage 204 before operator carries out the operation of 1A descriptions referring to Fig.1.
In step S705, processing execution unit 353 waits for mesh model sign on from the user.In the step phase Between, message can be shown on the display unit of image processing apparatus 101, to prompt shifting of the operator via NFC from operator Dynamic terminal sends mesh model sign on (referring to Figure 11 A).Furthermore, it is possible to the display reminding operator on operating unit 201 Input grid group ID or the UI (not shown) of mesh model sign on.In step S706, processing execution unit 353 determines net Whether lattice pattern sign on is cancelled.If mesh model sign on is cancelled (being "Yes" in step S706), handle Proceed to step S707.If receiving mesh model sign on (being "No" in step S706), processing proceeds to step S708。
In step S707, based on the installation data being stored in USB storage 204, installation is executed by support function 350 Processing (describes) referring to Fig. 9 A.
In step S708, perform similarly to the processing in step S702 beginning mesh model processing (referring to Fig. 8 is described).
In step S709, by supporting function 350 to execute installation process (the following ginseng of the network equipment of addition grid group Examine Fig. 9 B descriptions).
In step S710, processing execution unit 353, which checks to whether there is in the grid group established, has not carried out peace Fill the image processing apparatus 101 of processing.If own device is not the leader 101a of grid group, it is logical to handle execution unit 353 It crosses and is inquired to leader 101a to execute inspection processing.Then, as inquiry as a result, if there is installation place is not yet completed The image processing apparatus 101 (being "Yes" in step S710) of reason, then processing proceeds to step S711.If there is no not yet completing The image processing apparatus 101 (being "No" in step S710) of installation process, then processing terminates.
In addition, the inspection processing in step S710 can be determined by leader 101a or own device.For example, if above-mentioned Determination is made by leader 101a, then handles the image that execution unit 353 notifies to be communicated by own device to leader 101a The list of processing unit 101, so that leader 101a is determined based on this.In addition, if having been carried out by own device above-mentioned true It is fixed, then handle the members list that execution unit 353 obtains the installation condition for including grid group from leader 101a, and from can be by oneself Image processing apparatus 101 that body device is communicated and the image processing apparatus 101 that distribution target is selected as in members list.
In step S711, installation data is distributed to by processing execution unit 353 via network I/F-2 214 not yet to be completed The image processing apparatus 101 as distribution target of installation process.If equipment of itself is not leader 101a, handles and execute list Member 353 is as secondary leader 101b operations with distribution and installation data.
In addition, in step S711, processing execution unit 353 obtains the image procossing as distribution target from leader 101a The script 513 of device 101, and script administrative unit 354 is asked to analyze script 513.According to analysis result, execution unit is handled 353 are distributed to required installation data the image processing apparatus as distribution target.In addition, at as the image for distributing target The storage destination of the installation data of the script 513 of device 101 is managed (for example, the label of setting data processing section 606< relativeDirPath>) can be rewritten, and data can be obtained from the storage destination of distribution target.For example, preparing For the data storage folders of mesh model, and its fixed position can be specified or only specify its fixed-link title.
The installation data distributed in the process above is the data needed for target device execution installation process, for example, by certainly The file for the public setting value that body device retains.If own device does not retain the installation data of distribution target, execution is handled Unit 353 directly obtains installation data from leader 101a or via pair leader 101b, and installation data is being stored in itself Installation data is distributed to the image processing apparatus 101 as distribution target after in device.In addition, distribution target is to installing number According to acquisition timing be not limited to need the timing of installation data, and it is possible to processing execution unit 353 to leader 101a inspection The existing timing for having not carried out the image processing apparatus 101 of installation process obtains installation data in advance.Moreover, if advance Obtain installation data, then can be according to the installation data of its procurement of reserve capacity multiple images processing unit 101, or it can be according to figure As the distance between processing unit 101 or communication speed dynamically change the installation data to be obtained.
Fig. 8 is the flow chart of the details for the mesh model start to process for showing to execute in step S702 and S708.Pass through The processing, the network equipment as installation targets start mesh model to establish or be added grid network respectively.
In step S800, processing execution unit 353 determine grid group ID whether the input with mesh model sign on Simultaneously it is designated.If grid group ID is not designated (being "No" in step S800), processing proceeds to step S802, and If specifying grid group (being "Yes" in step S800), processing proceeds to step S801.In step S801, processing executes The simultaneously specified grid group ID of input with mesh model sign on is applied to image processing apparatus 101 by unit 353.
In step S802, processing execution unit 353 generates according to the address media access control (MAC) and uses grid network The required addresses IPv6.It is statelessly provided as generation method automatically for example, may be used.In step S803, processing executes Unit 353 is by the IPv6 address applications generated in step S802 in own device.In step S804, execution unit is handled 353 will indicate that the traffic sign placement that own device is just operating under mesh model is ON.Mark is not used alternatively, it is also possible to use Method, as long as the mode of operation of mesh model can be checked by this method.Processing execution unit 353 can pass through certification Grid network is added with the negotiation of the router device in grid network in processing.
Foundation has been described as described above and the processing of grid network is added.Processing shown in fig. 8 is for making net Network equipment can use the example of grid network formerly handled, and even if function 350 be supported not execute setting function It is still operable, then it can be omitted all or part of processing.For example, in step S804, by only by mesh model traffic sign placement For ON, grid network can be used.In addition, if image processing apparatus 101 must be reactivated with the setting of application processing, It can then be added as needed on and reactivate processing.
Fig. 9 A and Fig. 9 B are the installations shown in step S707 and S709 for installation data to be applied to own device The flow chart of the details of processing.
Fig. 9 A are shown in the case where not establishing grid network using the installation data obtained from USB storage 204 Processing.
In step S900, processing execution unit 353 asks script administrative unit 354 to analyze the instruction as installation process Script 513, and will analysis result read in RAM 213 in.In step S901, processing execution unit 353 is from step S900 Next processing to be executed is read in the group of the installation process of middle reading.In step S902, processing execution unit 353 is true It is scheduled on whether the installation process read in step S900 has been fully finished (or as error ending).Although assuming that processing executes Unit 353 determines that next processing to be executed whether there is in step S901 or whether previous handling result is as mistake It accidentally terminates, but is to determine that processing is without being limited thereto.If processing execution unit 353 determines that installation process has been fully finished (step It is "Yes" in S902), then processing returns to Fig. 7, and completes the installation process about own device.At this point it is possible to operating The completion of installation process is shown on unit 201.In addition, in step S902, if processing execution unit 353 determines installation process It is not yet fully finished, and next processing to be executed still has (being "No" in step S902), then processing proceeds to step Rapid S903.
In step S903, processing execution unit 353 is executed is applied to image processing apparatus 101 by installation data Processing.In this process, for example, obtaining the installation data described in script 513 from USB storage 204.
As the installation process executed in step S903 as a result, in step S904, the processing determination of execution unit 353 is The no system that must reactivate image processing apparatus 101 is to apply installation data.It is needed if handling execution unit 353 and determining (being "Yes" in step S904) is reactivated, then processing proceeds to step S905.If the processing determination of execution unit 353 is not required to (being "No" in step S904) is reactivated, then processing proceeds to step S901.In step S905, execution unit is handled The progress of 353 record installation processes simultaneously reactivates image processing apparatus 101.For example, the progress of installation process can be with The format of data1.dat 406 is registered as file.After being reactivated in step S905, processing execution unit 353 is read Script 513 and progress, and handle and again return to step S901.
Fig. 9 B show that the image processing apparatus 101 by addition grid group executes via grid network application installation data Processing.Particularly, processing shown in step S906 is added in being handled shown in Fig. 9 A.It pair is handled with shown in Fig. 9 A Identical number of steps is applied in similar processing, and by the descriptions thereof are omitted.
In addition, in the step S903 of Fig. 9 B, processing execution unit 353 can be used via grid network from other images The installation data that processing unit 101 receives.In addition, being recorded by creating temporary file in image processing apparatus 101 anti- Reflect the progress for being included in the setting value in installation data.
In step S906, processing execution unit 353 is installed via results management unit 355 to leader's 101a notices are entire The completion of processing is as installation condition.Installation condition includes " completion " and " error ending ".In notifier processes, if by final Handling result notifies to be sufficient to leader 101a.Therefore, if executing processing via pair leader 101b, handling result can be with It is directly notified leader 101a or is notified via pair leader 101b.In addition, if own device is leader 101a, handle Execution unit 353 updates the installation condition by own device management, or is only only completed processing without any processing.Pass through The notice to leader 101a is executed using the address information of the leader 101a of the network of the grid group belonging to own device.
In addition, in above-mentioned steps S906, it is assumed that processing execution unit 353 is pacified via grid network to leader's 101a notices Dress state.However, if applying installation data completely and installation process completes, it can be via the existing of such as LAN Web vector graphic network I/F-1 213 is communicated.Therefore, processing execution unit 353 can be by using network I/F-1 213 Come to the distribution source of installation data notice installation condition (information that instruction is completed).By the processing, in addition to checking installation process Completion except, can also check the connection of the existing network in user rs environment.
Figure 12 is the inspection for the installation condition for showing that the support function 350 of leader 101a is shown on operating unit 201 The exemplary figure of picture.
The information shown in Figure 12 is based on the image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets managed by leader 101a The notice of the installation condition of (that is, the image processing apparatus 101 (member) that can be communicated via grid network) and generate.In addition, When establishing grid network, the information about the image processing apparatus 101 managed by leader 101a is obtained or notified from member.
It is checked in picture shown in Figure 12, display belongs at the image for the mesh network group established for installation operation Manage the list 1200 (hereinafter referred to as " list of devices 1200 ") of device 101.List of devices 1200 is by sequence number 1201, model 1202 It is constituted with installation condition 1203.Identifier of the description of sequence number 1201 for the specified image processing apparatus 101 for belonging to grid group. Model 1202 describes the model of the image processing apparatus 101 for determining available installation data.
Installation condition 1203 describes the installation condition of member, i.e. " not distributing ", " installation ", " being completed " or " wrong Accidentally "." not distributing " instruction installation data is not yet distributed or installs the state not yet completed.State " installation " is although instruction The state notifying that still no indication is received completes, but distributed the state of installation data.State " being completed " indicates installation process Complete and have been received that the state of state notifying.In addition, if installation condition is " being completed ", then can by this at Member is upgraded to secondary leader so that installation data is distributed to other members.The state of " mistake " is described below.
In addition, installation condition shown in Figure 12 checks that picture is only example, and it can add to show if necessary Sundry item, and if you do not need to may not necessarily show the project.For example, can show keeps leader or secondary leader distinguishable The information of knowledge.In addition, installation condition checks that picture can show other users interface (UI).For example, the button that can give particulars, So that user can see the detailed installation condition of the image processing apparatus 101 selected from list of devices 1200.
The installation process that installation data is applied to image processing apparatus 101 is described as described above.In addition, although in step The installation data described in script 513 is obtained in rapid S903, but exemplary embodiment is without being limited thereto.For example, at image The particular file folder prepared in device 101 for storing installation data is managed, and the number being stored in specific data can be used According to.In addition, in the notifier processes to leader 101a, other than the completion of the installation process notified in step S906, also It can notify the progress of installation process.
In method described in the first exemplary embodiment, by establishing grid network and passing through image processing apparatus 101 installation process distribution and installation data, dynamically to execute the installation of all image processing apparatus 101 as installation targets Processing.By the processing, even if after the operation that client has started image processing apparatus 101, grid network can also be used.
However, according to client or the convenience of sales company, it is understood that there may be the feelings that grid network should not be used continuously Condition.Therefore, in the second exemplary embodiment, description is cancelled to the side for the grid network established in the first exemplary embodiment The example of method.In the present example embodiment, Fig. 1 to Fig. 9 is similar with described in the first exemplary embodiment, therefore will omit It is described.In addition, in the present example embodiment, it is assumed that operator waits in the front of leader 101a, thus by mesh model Cancel instructing to directly input and gives leader 101a.In addition, operator can also be via grid network from other networks in grid group Equipment cancels instruction to leader's 101a input mesh models.
Figure 13 A and Figure 13 B are to show to be shown in taking for inputting mesh model on operating unit 201 by leader 101a Disappear instruction picture exemplary figure.
Figure 13 A show that installation condition shown in Figure 12 checks the extension picture of picture, and are added to mesh model and take Disappear button 1300.
Mesh model cancel button 1300 inputs the triggering that mesh model cancels instruction as user.When pressing grid mould When formula cancel button 1300, dialog box shown in Figure 13 B is shown.
Figure 13 B are the figures for showing to input the confirmation dialog box 1301 before mesh model cancels instruction in user.If with "Yes" button is pressed in family at confirmation dialog box 1301, then leads the support function 350 of 101a that mesh model is cancelled instruction hair It is sent to all members for including secondary leader 101b.If user presses "No" button, stops mesh model and cancel instruction.
Figure 10 is the deletion (that is, cancelling the processing of mesh model) for the grid network for showing to be executed by support function 350 Flow chart.The processing is executed and support work(by being used as the CPU 210 of the network equipment (image processing apparatus 101) of installation targets Can 350 relevant programs realize.
When operator refers to via picture (Figure 13 A and Figure 13 B) the input mesh model cancellation being shown on operating unit 201 When enabling, start the processing.
In step S1000, processing execution unit 353 is checked by the installation condition of leader's 101a management, and is determined whether Complete the installation process of all members.If the installation process of all members completes (being "Yes" in step S1000), locate Reason proceeds to step S1001.If its installation process not yet completes (being "No" in step S1000), processing terminates.
In step S1001, processing execution unit 353 cancels mesh model to instruct to be sent to includes as grid group Member all image processing apparatus 101.By the processing, the image processing apparatus 101 as member disables mesh model (that is, being OFF by mesh model traffic sign placement).Here, setting for the addresses IPv6 generated in processing shown in Fig. 8 is eliminated It sets.Leader 101a cannot be communicated the mesh model disabled itself from later in all members via grid network.
In addition, in flow chart shown in Fig. 10, although operator instructs quilt via the cancellation that UI shown in Figure 13 is inputted It is considered as triggering, but when detecting the completion of installation process for all members, leader 101a will can cancel automatically to be instructed It is sent to all members.
In addition, in the above exemplary embodiments, the example as disabling for the processing of the grid network of installation process, The parameter for cancelling instruction disabling mesh model and Delete Mesh network by mesh model, to delete the grid network itself.So And the purpose of the present exemplary embodiment can execute above-mentioned processing come so that mesh model by only disabling mesh model Not available method is realized.
In the above exemplary embodiments, operator can check via the operating unit 201 of image processing apparatus 101 and scheme As whether the installation process of processing unit 101 completes.On the other hand, in the case where installation process is with error ending, exist Operator wishes to check picture come the case where checking error ending by using installation condition.For example, if installation process is with mistake It accidentally terminates, then operator wants through processing shown in Fig. 9 A using the data being stored in USB storage 204 without the use of net Grid network, only to carry out recovery processing to corresponding image processing apparatus 101.It therefore, will more in third exemplary embodiment The method for being specifically described the state for the error ending for checking installation process.
In the present example embodiment, Fig. 1 to Fig. 9 is similar with described in the first exemplary embodiment, therefore will omit It is described.In addition, in the present example embodiment, it is assumed that operator waits for before leader 101a.
Figure 14 is to show that the installation condition being shown on leader 101a checks the exemplary figure of picture.In fig. 14, it installs Website 1400 is added in list of devices 1200 shown in Figure 12.In addition, each element 1200 to 1202 is similar to Figure 12 institutes The installation condition shown checks element shown in picture, and therefore, description will be omitted.
Installation website 1400 describes the position of operator's placement of images processing unit 101, and when input mesh model is opened Begin to show the value for installing website importation 1103 being input in Figure 11 A when instruction.In addition, installation website 1400 can conduct A part for the setting value of image processing apparatus 101 is managed, also, if changing the value by installation process, can be with The value is notified to leader 101a and rewritten.
Other than the project shown in the installation condition 1203 in Figure 12, instruction peace is also shown in installation condition 1401 Fill the project of such as " mistake ", " network failure " and " time-out " of the failure of processing.
Figure 15 is to show in the determination installation condition executed by support function 350 the different of such as error ending whether occur The flow chart of normal processing.The processing is executed by being used as the CPU 210 of the network equipment (for example, leader 101a) of installation targets It is realized with 350 relevant program of function is supported.The processing is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals after supporting function 350 to be activated, also, is worked as When function 350 being supported to stop, which terminates.
In step S1500, processing execution unit 353 determines whether that the state that instruction error ending is received from member is logical Know.If receiving the notice (being "Yes" in step S1500) about error ending, processing proceeds to step S1501.If Notice (being "No" in step S1500) is not received, then processing proceeds to step S1502.In step S1501, processing executes The installation condition management that unit 353 will send the member of the state notifying of instruction error ending is " mistake ", and by the installation State is reflected on the inspection picture of Figure 14.
In step S1502, processing execution unit 353 determine in the member of leader 101a management installation condition whether Newly detect the member that cannot be communicated via grid network.If newly detecting the member that cannot be communicated (in step S1502 For "Yes"), then processing proceeds to step S1503.If not detecting that the member that cannot be communicated (is in step S1502 "No"), then processing proceeds to step S1504.In step S1503, processing execution unit 353 will correspond to the installation condition of member Management is " network failure (that is, cannot communicate) ", and the installation condition is reflected in shown in Figure 14 and is checked on picture.
In step S1504, elapsed time (installation process after processing execution unit 353 distributes installation data Time) it is compared with the predetermined value of the instruction installation process estimation time pre-defined at each member, and determination is No any member there are the installation process time more than predetermined value.It is more than the member of predetermined value if there is the installation process time (being "Yes" in step S1504), then processing proceeds to step S1505.It is more than predetermined value if there is no the installation process time Member's (being "No" in step S1504), then processing terminates.In step S1505, processing execution unit 353 is by corresponding member's Installation condition management is " time-out ", and the installation condition is reflected in shown in Figure 14 and is checked on picture.Furthermore it is possible to based on peace The average value of the set-up time for multiple members that dress processing completes is used for the pre- of determination to dynamically determine in step S1504 Definite value.
In addition, if having vicious member can automatically restore from mistake, then can recovery timing from Member sends the notice of recovery or fair termination.In this case, processing execution unit 353 can according to the notice received come It updates installation condition and checks picture.Similarly, if the member that cannot be communicated becomes able to communicate, execution unit 353 is handled The timing update installation condition that communication can be become able in member checks picture.
In fig.15, although function 350 is supported to execute processing repeatedly, exemplary embodiment is without being limited thereto, and can To execute processing in change event (for example, receive notice from member or detect network failure) that installation condition occurs.
As described above, according to the present exemplary embodiment, operator can check via the operation screen of leader 101a at this The installation website of the exception and the member that occur in the installation process of member.Using this construction, operator can immediately into The recovery operation of row installation process.
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In first to third exemplary embodiment, it is assumed that Figure 12 to Figure 14 institutes are provided on the operation screen of leader 101a The inspection picture shown.
Here, check that net can be added by the mobile terminal for making operator be possessed in picture shown in Figure 12 to Figure 14 Lattice group and be displayed on the mobile terminal of operator.In this case, the shifting of picture shown in Figure 11 A and Figure 11 B is provided The application of dynamic terminal obtains image information from leader 101a.In addition, instead of leader 101a, using can be by from including leader All member's receipt status notifications of 101a provide inspection picture.
In addition, by making network I/F-2 214 direct communication of the mobile terminal via leader 101a, it can be operator's Show that installation condition checks picture on mobile terminal.
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(multiple) embodiment of the present invention can also be achieved by the following procedure：The computer of a kind of system or device, the system Or device reads and executes on storage medium (it also can be more fully known as " non-transient computer readable storage medium ") The computer executable instructions (for example, one or more programs) of record, to execute one in above-mentioned (multiple) embodiments Or more function, and/or, the system or device include for executing one in above-mentioned (multiple) embodiments or more One or more circuits (for example, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) of multiple functions；And by the system or device The method that computer executes, for example, computer executable instructions are read and executed from storage medium, it is above-mentioned (multiple) real to execute One or more functions in example are applied, and/or, control is one or more circuit is above-mentioned (multiple) to execute One or more functions in embodiment.The computer may include one or more processors (for example, central processing Unit (CPU), microprocessing unit (MPU)), and may include the network of separated computer or separated processor, to read Go out and executes the computer executable instructions.The computer executable instructions can be carried for example from network or storage media Supply computer.For example, storage medium may include it is following in it is one or more：Hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), the memory of distributed computing system, CD are (for example, compact disk (CD), digital multi CD (DVD) or Blu-ray Disc (BD)TM), flash memory device, storage card etc..
The embodiment of the present invention can also be realized by following method, that is, pass through network or various storage mediums The software (program) for the function of executing above-described embodiment is supplied to system or device, the computer of the system or device or in The method that Central Processing Unit (CPU), microprocessing unit (MPU) read and execute program.
Although describing the present invention for exemplary embodiment, however, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to disclosed examples Property embodiment.The range of following the claims should be endowed widest explanation, to cover all such variation examples and to wait Same structure and function.

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1. a kind of network equipment comprising：
Input unit is configured to receive the input of data, and the data include in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment Use the setting value needed for the network equipment；
Active portion is configured to be known by the identification information previously specified for being added to activate by using wireless communication function The pattern of other grid network；And
Distribution unit is configured to set the network that input data is distributed in addition to own net equipment via grid network It is standby.
2. the network equipment according to claim 1, the network equipment further include：
Application section is configured to execute own net equipment the application of input data.
3. the network equipment according to claim 1, the network equipment further include：
Receiving part is configured to from different via grid network or from grid network and be present in and be disposed with the ring of the network equipment Network in border and the network equipment for being distributed data, receive the application result of distribution data.
4. the network equipment according to claim 3, the network equipment further include：
Offer portion is configured to provide the information that instruction includes the state using result received.
5. the network equipment according to claim 4, wherein offer portion by the information of instruction state with instruction the network equipment and The information of the installation website of the network equipment provides together.
6. the network equipment according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the information of instruction state include in following state at least It is any：" completion ", " not distributing ", " mistake ", " time-out " and " cannot communicate ".
7. the network equipment according to claim 1, the network equipment further include：
Sending part is configured to after distribution unit distributes data, is sent to the network equipment that grid network is added for deleting Except the instruction of grid network.
8. the network equipment according to claim 1, wherein the network equipment for applying input data is connectable to difference In grid network and it is present in the network in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment.
9. a kind of network equipment comprising：
Active portion is configured to be known by the identification information previously specified for being added to activate by using wireless communication function The mesh model of other grid network；
Receiving part is configured to receive the data to be applied in own net equipment via grid network；
Application section is configured to execute the application of the data received；And
Sending part is configured to via grid network or different from grid network and be present in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment In network, to the distribution source sending application result of data.
10. the network equipment according to claim 9, wherein using result include instruction application completion or application mistake The information accidentally terminated.
11. the network equipment according to claim 9, the network equipment further include：
Distribution unit is configured to the data distribution received to not yet applying in the network equipment of addition grid network The network equipment of data to be applied.
12. a kind of method for the network equipment, this method include：
Input step, the input for receiving data, the data include for being used in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment Setting value needed for the network equipment；
Step is activated, for being identified by the identification information previously specified to activate for being added by using wireless communication function The pattern of grid network；And
Distributing step, the network equipment for being distributed to input data via grid network in addition to own net equipment.
13. according to the method for claim 12, the method further includes：
Applying step, the application for executing input data to own net equipment.
14. according to the method for claim 12, the method further includes：
Receiving step, for from different via grid network or from grid network and be present in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment Network and be distributed the network equipments of data, receive the application result of distribution data.
15. according to the method for claim 12, the method further includes：
Forwarding step, for being sent to the network equipment that grid network is added for Delete Mesh network in the rear of distribution data Instruction.
16. a kind of method for the network equipment, this method include：
Step is activated, for being identified by the identification information previously specified to activate for being added by using wireless communication function The mesh model of grid network；
Receiving step, for receiving the data to be applied in own net equipment via grid network；
Applying step, the application for executing the data received；And
Forwarding step, for different via grid network or from grid network and be present in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment Network, to the distribution source sending application result of data.
17. according to the method for claim 16, the method further includes：
Distributing step, for waiting answering the data distribution received to the not yet application being added in the network equipment of grid network With the network equipment of data.
18. a kind of non-transient computer readable storage medium stores the program for realizing following method, the method packet It includes：
Input step, the input for receiving data, the data include for being used in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment Setting value needed for the network equipment；
Step is activated, for being identified by the identification information previously specified to activate for being added by using wireless communication function The pattern of grid network；And
Distributing step, the network equipment for being distributed to input data via grid network in addition to own net equipment.
19. a kind of non-transient computer readable storage medium stores the program for realizing following method, the method packet It includes：
Step is activated, for being identified by the identification information previously specified to activate for being added by using wireless communication function The mesh model of grid network；
Receiving step, for receiving the data to be applied in own net equipment via grid network；
Applying step, the application for executing the data received；And
Forwarding step, for different via grid network or from grid network and be present in the environment for being disposed with the network equipment Network, to the distribution source sending application result of data.
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